KIGOMA: YOUNG Africans will play against Mashujaa, as both sides are desperate for a win at Lake Tanganyika Stadium in Kigoma today.
If Yanga wins, they will edge closer to winning their third consecutive league title. On the other hand, Mashujaa need a win to move out of the relegation zone.
If Yanga win, they will need only four more wins to secure the title, which will give them a total of 74 points. Azam has six matches remaining, which means if they win all their games, they can only accumulate 72 points, while Simba can only reach 71 points.
The match between Mashujaa and Yanga is expected to be intense as both teams have quality players. As the league approaches its conclusion, the competition becomes more intense, with every team striving to finish the season on a high note.
Mashujaa are currently in 14th place in the NBC Premier League, with only 23 points from 24 matches. They have only won one of their last five games, drawing two and losing two, which puts them in a precarious position.
Teams above Mashujaa, such as Geita Gold, Ihefu, Singida Fountain Gate, and Dodoma Jiji, have only a slight advantage in points.
However, if Mashujaa can win their remaining matches, they could accumulate 41 points, which will secure them a safer position. The fourth-placed team, Coastal Union, has 33 points, which means any team below them runs the risk of being relegated or entering playoffs.
Every remaining game is crucial as teams strive to avoid being relegated or facing playoffs.
